Daring Design

Design, Marketa Rypacek, Managing Director, Industville:

We are seeing bolder kitchen colours and dark walls with contrasting brass lights, which offers a contrast of cool and warm bouncing off each other. A lot of metallic accents are also being included in kitchen design from taps to kitchen handles and of course, lighting.

Clustered lighting or over-the-island lighting is a big trend that is set to continue. A popular option for putting the spotlight on worktops or counters is the Brooklyn Dome Pendant - 13 Inch. Pairing three or five together above counters gives a focal point in the kitchen as well as creating a welcoming atmosphere. The trend is about combining rough and delicate, creating textures.

Investment in bathrooms has increased in recent years and consumers are much more daring. We are seeing lots of texture in the bathroom, with consumers making the most of textured tiles and quality furniture, which look great when paired with urban industrial style lighting. Metallic finishes continue to be popular, with brass in particular making a comeback with a vengeance. The latest on-trend metallic shades such as copper, pewter and brass can be implemented through mirror frames and lighting shades for a simple, yet effective colour scheme.